2009 Lexus GX 470

2009 Lexus GX 470 Price: $47,615

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Lexus GX 470 and the average SUV likely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Lexus GX 470 has a more massive engine than the average SUV. Remember that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The average SUV could learn a lesson or two from the GX 470 when it comes to torque.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Lexus GX 470 over the typical SUV. There's no clear winner between the Lexus GX 470 and the average SUV with respect to hauling capacity. The Lexus GX 470 outpulls the average SUV by a big margin.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the Lexus GX 470 for a fill-up more often than the average SUV because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the typical SUV offers a bit more head room than the Lexus GX 470, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Lexus GX 470 is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the average SUV.

Dimensions
The average SUV's tank is approximately the same size as the Lexus GX 470's, though the GX 470's is a little larger. The Lexus GX 470 and the typical SUV compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the typical SUV to the dealership as the Lexus GX 470. The Lexus GX 470 will tax your gasoline budget substantially more than the average SUV will. The Lexus GX 470 uses a lot of gas compared to the typical SUV. The Lexus GX 470 is substantially more expensive than the average SUV when it comes to MSRP.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the average SUV isn't quite as generous as the Lexus GX 470's.